Menangle vs Menangle Park
Menangle (median $705,900) is roughly 11% cheaper to buy into than Menangle Park ($797,500).
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Menangle and Menangle Park side by side
| Measure | Menangle | Menangle Park |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $705,900 | $797,500 |
| Median unit | $396,000 | $343,440 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $810/wk | $780/wk |
| Owner occupied | 66.0% | 54.0% |
| Renter occupied | 8.0% | 48.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1001 | 987 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 100 |
| Population | 1,252 | 224 |
| Median age | 54 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 670 mm | 659 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.6°C | 29.2°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Menangle (1001) sits above Menangle Park (987). Menangle skews owner-occupied (66%), Menangle Park runs more rental-dense (54% owner).
- For buyers
- Menangle is the lower entry point at $705,900 median, 11% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Menangle offers the higher gross rental yield (5.97% vs 5.09%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Menangle edges out on average school ICSEA (1001 vs 987).
Menangle vs Menangle Park: common questions
Is Menangle or Menangle Park cheaper to buy in?
Menangle has the lower median house price at $705,900, roughly 11% below Menangle Park ($797,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Menangle or Menangle Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Menangle scores 1001 vs 987 in Menangle Park. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Menangle or Menangle Park?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.97% in Menangle vs 5.09% in Menangle Park. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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